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BMP 37 (Harlamov vs El Loco) PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beaumont McHale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Fort Minor - Remember The Name. McHale is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Half of Fame . Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Beaumont McHale!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a hook
and McHale counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McHale working Jones over with strikes.
McHale is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McHale is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
McHale lands with a punch from half guard.
McHale prevents Jones from improving his position.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McHale pulls his head out easily.
McHale seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McHale wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
Jones wants to control but McHale is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McHale working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McHale drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a sweep. McHale is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McHale working Jones over with strikes.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McHale really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones wants to control but McHale is keeping busy.
Jones has hold of McHale's hands but McHale slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
McHale scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McHale is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now.
McHale prevents Jones from improving his position.
McHale wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well.
McHale has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McHale dominating with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McHale postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jones looks a forlorn figure.
McHale in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McHale lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McHale punishing his opponent with strikes.
McHale lands a couple of good shots and Jones has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Jones takes a big shot to the side of the head.
McHale landing with strikes.
Jones is rocked!
Jones wants to escape the position.
Oh Jones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McHale connects with a couple of big shots that have Jones covering up! Oh, this looks bad for Jones! McHale fires away with several more unanswered shots and the referee has no choice but to step in! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beaumont McHale!
A pretty intense looking Beaumont McHale took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
John Jones spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill Be Back.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dzoko Dzoker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wade Winston Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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295 lbs
12 - 14 - 0 |
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210 lbs
25 - 34 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dzoko Dzoker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 34 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wade Winston Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dzoker blocks a head kick by Wilson.
Dzoker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wilson counters with a nice leg kick.
Wilson takes the fight into the clinch.
Wilson tries a knee to the head but Dzoker blocks it.
Dzoker avoids the elbow strike from Wilson, against the cage.
The referee calls for Wilson to work.
Wilson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wilson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dzoker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dzoker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dzoker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wilson rushes Dzoker and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzoker tries for a takedown but Wilson manages to get underhooks.
Wilson with a knee to the head.
It looks like Dzoko Dzoker has been cut.
Dzoker decides to pull guard.
Wilson gets to his feet. Dzoker looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dzoker fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dzoko Dzoker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've been informed that Wilson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wilson scores a nice knee to the body.
Dzoker is breathing heavily.
Dzoker is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Wilson can't fight it off and eventually Dzoker manages to take the fight to the floor. Wilson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wilson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dzoker is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Dzoker tries to pull guard but Wilson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dzoker gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dzoker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wilson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dzoker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wilson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dzoker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzoker wants to control but Wilson is keeping him busy.
Wilson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dzoker throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Wilson to regain full guard.
Wilson wants to stand up but Dzoker is controlling him.
Dzoker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dzoker won't allow Wilson to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzoker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wilson keeping full guard, as Dzoker tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dzoker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dzoker is looking to work some ground and pound but Wilson has wrist control.
Dzoker trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Dzoker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wilson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dzoker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dzoker is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Dzoker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wilson circles away.
Dzoker dives in for a single leg takedown but Wilson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzoker shoots in for a takedown but Wilson shows good takedown defense.
Dzoker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wilson defends well and Dzoker ends up having to push Wilson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wilson lands with a slapping head kick.
Dzoker shoots for a takedown but Wilson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wilson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dzoker.
Wilson has Dzoker up against the cage in a clinch.
Wilson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wilson lands a good knee to the midsection. Dzoker won't want to take too many of those.
Wilson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dzoker's defenses.
Wilson landing knees to the head.
Wilson misses with an elbow strike.
A short right from Wilson on the inside.
Wilson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wilson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wilson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wilson scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Winston Wilson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dzoko Dzoker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wilson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dzoker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wilson is looking to escape.
Wilson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dzoker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wilson pushes Dzoker off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dzoker will feel that in the morning.
Dzoker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilson.
Dzoker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wilson tries to avoid it but Dzoker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wilson to the ground. Wilson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzoker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wilson sprawls well. Wilson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dzoker gets slowly back to his feet.
Dzoker has a takedown stuffed.
Wilson throws a big counter head kick but Dzoker avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dzoko Dzoker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dzoker takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dzoko Dzoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dzoker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Dzoko Dzoker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dzoker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wilson counters with a head kick.
Dzoker tries for a takedown but Wilson circles away easily
letting Wilson counter with a right hand.
Wilson lands a high kick!
Wade Winston Wilson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilson moves into the clinch successfully.
Wilson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dzoker up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzoker wants to take the fight to the mat but Wilson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dzoker avoids the elbow strike from Wilson, against the cage.
Wilson lands a good knee to the midsection. Dzoker won't want to take too many of those.
Wilson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson misses with an elbow over the top.
Wilson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wilson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wilson lands a knee to the head.
Dzoker avoids the elbow strike from Wilson, against the cage.
Wilson throws an elbow that misses.
Wilson connects with a knee to the head.
Dzoko Dzoker's cut is getting worse.
Wilson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dzoker's face.
Wilson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dzoker is trying to drag Wilson to the mat but Wilson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wilson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wilson with a knee to the head.
Dzoker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wilson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wilson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wilson landing knees to the body.
Wilson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knees to the body from Wilson.
Wilson throws an elbow but it misses.
Wilson throws an elbow that misses.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dzoker avoids the elbow strike from Wilson, against the cage.
Dzoker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dzoker tries to keep at a distance but Wilson has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wilson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dzoker's brow.
Wilson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dzoker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wilson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wilson takes the fight into the clinch.
Wilson slowing the pace effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dzoker blocks the elbow strike.
Wilson misses with a knee strike.
Wilson misses with an elbow strike.
Wade Winston Wilson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wilson misses with an elbow strike.
Dzoker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wilson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wilson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wilson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dzoker blocks it with crossed arms.
Wilson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wilson obliges.
Wilson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wilson working Dzoker over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Winston Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dzoko Dzoker's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Wilson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wilson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wilson lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wilson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dzoker is trying to drag Wilson to the mat but Wilson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wilson landing knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wilson throws an elbow but misses.
Wilson pushes off an throws an elbow but Dzoker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wilson lands a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dzoker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wilson looking to throw knees to the head but Dzoker is blocking nicely.
Wilson looking to throw knees to the head but Dzoker is blocking nicely.
Dzoker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dzoker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wilson is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dzoko Dzoker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wilson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wilson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wilson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dzoko Dzoker's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wilson scores with a knee to the head.
Dzoker tries to score a body lock takedown but Wilson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wilson lands a knee to the head.
Dzoker avoids a wild elbow strike from Wilson.
Dzoker dodges an elbow strike from Wilson.
Wilson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dzoker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wilson missing with knees to the body.
Wilson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dzoker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wilson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dzoker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wilson is fending him off so far but Dzoker persists. Nope, Wilson circles away and we're back to standing.
Wilson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dzoker under the eye.
Dzoker dives in for a single leg takedown but Wilson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dzoker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wilson prevents it.
Wilson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dzoker's defenses.
Wilson working Dzoker over with knees to the body.
Wilson lands a knee to the head.
Jeez, Dzoko Dzoker's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Wilson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dzoker blocks an elbow strike.
Wilson misses with a knee strike.
Wilson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wilson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wilson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wilson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wilson lands an elbow that stopped Dzoker in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dzoko Dzoker's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Wade Winston Wilson!
Wade Winston Wilson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Dzoko Dzoker had this to say: 'thanks my sponsors and fans'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Gilbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, George Gilbert!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilbert tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gilbert is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
We've been hearing that Smith has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gilbert escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith stands up and waves to Gilbert to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith scores with a jab.
Gilbert shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smith is trying to defend but Gilbert finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilbert is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Gilbert eventually gives up the hold.
Smith wants to improve his position but Gilbert is controlling well.
Gilbert wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Gilbert looking for a submission but Smith manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Smith is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gilbert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gilbert postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith is controlling Gilbert's posture.
Gilbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is pulling down on Gilbert's head. It's preventing any offense from Gilbert, at least for the moment.
Gilbert must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gilbert throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gilbert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gilbert is still trying to improve position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gilbert is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smith's half guard.
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gilbert postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Gilbert drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smith looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smith looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smith!
Smith tries to advance to mount but Gilbert denies him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gilbert manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smith's best efforts.
Gilbert looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Smith looking to secure an arm triangle but Gilbert defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chad Smith will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Smith throws a leg kick but Gilbert moved away.
Gilbert is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smith's half guard.
Gilbert is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Gilbert is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Gilbert eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gilbert postures up.
Smith is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gilbert is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gilbert looking to pass the guard.
Smith controls Gilbert momentarily but Gilbert frees himself.
Gilbert stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Gilbert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gilbert wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gilbert manages to get himself to full guard.
Gilbert looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gilbert working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gilbert felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gilbert doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
Gilbert looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Gilbert actively working from the bottom here.
Smith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gilbert wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gilbert looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith passes to side control.
Smith looks up at the clock and then as Gilbert takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Smith smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the action but Gilbert is working from the bottom.
Smith works to advance to full mount. Gilbert defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully.
Smith looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gilbert working to try and regain half guard.
Smith controlling his opponent.
Smith trying to control but Gilbert is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Smith looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Smith dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gilbert gets the takedown into side control.
Smith is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gilbert is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gilbert is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gilbert wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Gilbert.
Smith is concentrating on defense, preventing Gilbert from advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilbert is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gilbert is looking to pass Smith's guard but actually Smith recovers to full guard.
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gilbert throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gilbert drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smith looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smith looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smith!
Smith in side control lands a decent elbow.
Smith wants to control but Gilbert is keeping him busy.
Smith moves into full mount!
Smith looking for a guillotine from mount but Gilbert is having none of it.
Smith wants to control the pace but Gilbert is squirming around nicely.
Smith is working for a guillotine from mount but Gilbert frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert gets back to half guard.
Gilbert looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gilbert tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Gilbert is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gilbert works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gilbert has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gilbert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith works over Gilbert with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith advances position into side control!
Gilbert reaches up around Smith's neck trying to control. But Smith takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Gilbert! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Gilbert is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Smith celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chad Smith!
Chad Smith decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damo Dustup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Abbot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damo Dustup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Abbot!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dustup scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Tony Abbot has been cut.
Dustup throws a left and a right that both miss
and Abbot counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Damo Dustup has been cut.
Dustup throws a sloppy head kick and Abbot moves out of range easily.
Dustup throws a body shot but no joy.
Dustup misses with a double jab
and Abbot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Dustup.
Abbot misses with a straight left.
Abbot lands with a cross.
Dustup throws a left and a right that both miss
and Abbot counters with a beautiful punch that sends Dustup to the canvas!
Dustup is rocked!
Dustup on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dustup tries to get out of the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abbot stands and throws Dustup's legs to the side, diving into side control.
A lull in the action here as Abbot stalls from top position.
Dustup's coaches at Russian Fighting Community Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Dustup sneaks out the side door and pushes Abbot away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A jab from Abbot misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbot avoids the body shot from Dustup.
Abbot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dustup lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Abbot sprawling to the canvas. Dustup follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Abbot hang on?
Dustup will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Abbot holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Abbot is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dustup scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dustup decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Abbot throws a jab but it's blocked by Dustup.
A jab from Abbot misses.
Damo Dustup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dustup will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Damo Dustup is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dustup throws a nice looking combination but Abbot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Abbot feints the counter takedown.
Dustup swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dustup misses with a hook
and Abbot counters with a stiff right hand.
Abbot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abbot. Dustup does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dustup throws a hook but Abbot blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dustup misses with a double jab
and Abbot counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dustup tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Abbot manages to move to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abbot has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Dustup is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tony Abbot!
A less than humble Tony Abbot misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Boone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenalemodisa Mabogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mabogo has chosen 3 Doors Down - Duck and Run as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Boone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kenalemodisa Mabogo!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boone walks into a jab.
Kenalemodisa Mabogo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mabogo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mabogo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mabogo has his feet on Boone's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Boone looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mabogo throws a body kick that misses.
Mabogo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boone manages to avoid it.
Boone drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boone throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Boone tries to advance to mount but can't.
Boone grinds an elbow into Mabogo's temple.
Mabogo manages to get back to half guard.
Mabogo trying to control here.
Boone is taking a breather. Mabogo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boone takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boone lands strikes from half guard.
Boone trying to control the pace.
Mabogo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Our spies down at at Russian Fighting Community Gym inform us that Mabogo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mabogo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boone is aware though and is defending well.
Boone connects with a couple of short punches.
Mabogo wants to sweep but no luck.
Boone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mabogo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mabogo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mabogo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boone seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mabogo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mabogo looking to control.
Boone postures up and lands a big shot to Mabogo's brow.
Boone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boone works over Mabogo with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Boone's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mabogo is rocked!
Mabogo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mabogo is still in real trouble! Can Boone finish him?
Mabogo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mabogo seems to have recovered his senses.
Boone scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boone content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boone loads up on a big left hand. Mabogo felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Boone looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Mabogo can't hide his disappointment, as Boone celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Boone!
A very excited looking Robert Boone made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garik Harlamov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Loco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). El Loco will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 18 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Garik Harlamov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, El Loco!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harlamov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Loco sprawls well. Loco wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harlamov gets slowly back to his feet.
Loco clinches with his opponent.
Loco lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Loco prevents the takedown attempt.
Loco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco gets a takedown into half guard.
Loco is looking to advance position but Harlamov won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harlamov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Loco is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Harlamov with the active half guard here but Loco passes nicely into side control.
Harlamov is looking to regain half guard here but Loco keeps moving and retains side control.
Loco tries to stand but Harlamov is controlling his head.
Loco is looking to take a break and control but Harlamov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Loco moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Loco is looking to take a break and control but Harlamov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loco working away.
Harlamov gets back to half guard.
Harlamov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Loco pulls his head out easily.
Harlamov wants to control but Loco is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Harlamov actively working from the bottom here.
Harlamov actively working from the bottom here.
Loco wants to stand up but Harlamov is controlling the position.
Loco is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harlamov looking for submissions off his back.
Harlamov looking for subs from the bottom but Loco mounts him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov regains half guard.
Loco looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Harlamov tries to get to full guard but Loco has control of the leg.
Harlamov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harlamov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harlamov manages to get to full guard.
Loco trying to control the position from guard on top but Harlamov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Loco dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Harlamov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Harlamov showed some decent athleticism there.
Loco is defending against the submission attempts here by Harlamov.
Loco regains full guard. Nicely done.
Loco wants to stand but Harlamov is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Loco controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco breaks from the clinch.
Loco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Harlamov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Loco won't be happy with that.
Harlamov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Loco struggling a bit here.
Harlamov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Loco's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov cracks Loco with a big elbow.
Harlamov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Harlamov lands a nice forearm strike.
Loco gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Harlamov with the ground and pound but Loco uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Loco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harlamov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Loco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harlamov has managed to get both his arms back between Loco's legs - danger averted.
Harlamov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Loco's head.
We've been hearing that Harlamov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loco is looking for a triangle but Harlamov pushes his legs off easily.
Loco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
El Loco has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov is looking to work some ground and pound but Loco has wrist control.
Harlamov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harlamov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Loco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harlamov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Loco controls Harlamov momentarily but Harlamov frees himself.
Harlamov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Loco's head.
Harlamov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harlamov is working Loco over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Harlamov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Harlamov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Loco's head.
Harlamov connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harlamov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Loco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Harlamov trying to control but Loco is working from the bottom.
Harlamov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harlamov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Loco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Loco keeping full guard, as Harlamov tries to pass.
Loco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harlamov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Loco throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garik Harlamov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Loco lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Harlamov at a distance.
Harlamov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Loco circles away.
El Loco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loco doesn't manage to clinch there - Harlamov circles away.
Harlamov feinted with a counter takedown.
No luck for Loco with that takedown attempt.
Loco leaves Harlamov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Harlamov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco shoots for a takedown but Harlamov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Harlamov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Loco tries to avoid it but Harlamov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Loco to the ground. Loco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garik Harlamov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harlamov gets a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Harlamov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Harlamov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Loco with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Loco wants to control but Harlamov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Harlamov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Harlamov is thwarting Loco's attempts to control the position.
Harlamov lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov is working for a submission of some sort.
Loco wants to control but Harlamov is keeping busy.
Harlamov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Loco is positioning himself well to prevent Harlamov advancing to mount.
Loco looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ground and pound from Harlamov.
Harlamov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov is working for a kimura but Loco is defending it quite comfortably.
Loco on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Harlamov wants to work for an arm triangle but Loco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Harlamov is stalling here. Loco is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Harlamov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Loco has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Harlamov tries to bench press Loco off him but Loco keeps the position.
Harlamov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Loco trying to control from Harlamov's half guard. Harlamov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Harlamov is working an open guard so Loco takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov darts in looking for a takedown but Loco gets double underhooks and turns Harlamov into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Loco throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Harlamov was covering up waiting for the punch and Loco finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Loco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harlamov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Loco has managed to get both his arms back between Harlamov's legs - danger averted.
Harlamov is trying to keep Loco in close.
Harlamov keeping moving, preventing Loco from controlling successfully.
Harlamov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harlamov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Garik Harlamov did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Loco fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Harlamov, pushing him back against the cage.
Loco wants to take the fight to the mat but Harlamov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Loco stops a takedown attempt from Harlamov.
Harlamov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Loco is defending well.
Loco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco shoots in and drives through. Harlamov sprawls well.
Harlamov feints and as Loco raises his hands in defense, Harlamov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Loco pushes Harlamov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Harlamov shoots in for a takedown but Loco shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garik Harlamov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco clinches with his opponent.
Harlamov managing to block the knees to the body from Loco.
Loco breaks the clinch.
Loco stuffs the takedown attempt from Harlamov. Harlamov gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Loco with that takedown attempt.
Loco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Loco fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Loco moves to clinch but Harlamov breaks away
and Harlamov counters with a shoot takedown. Loco fights it but they end up in guard.
Loco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harlamov looking to sit in guard and control but Loco gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Loco tries to stand but Harlamov is controlling from the bottom.
Harlamov can't keep his opponent in guard - Loco advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Loco decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Loco.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco decides to stand back up.
A big right from Loco misses.
Harlamov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Loco sprawls and moves away.
Harlamov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Loco kicks Harlamov off and gets back to his feet.
Loco wants to clinch.
Loco has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Harlamov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Harlamov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harlamov is looking for a kimura here.
Harlamov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Loco trying to hold on to Harlamov's head to control him but Harlamov postures up.
Harlamov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Loco dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Loco closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Loco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Harlamov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Harlamov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Loco.
Loco wants to work for an arm triangle but Harlamov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Harlamov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Loco is working away from the top position though.
Harlamov looking for submissions off his back.
Harlamov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Loco is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harlamov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Loco pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Harlamov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Loco.
Loco throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Harlamov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Harlamov actively working from the bottom here.
Loco is keen to just control but Harlamov is a slippery customer.
Loco decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Loco shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Harlamov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Loco pulls his head out easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
It looks like Loco is going to stand back up.
Harlamov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harlamov trying to control but Loco postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Harlamov sees it coming and defends easily.
Loco moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Harlamov.
Loco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harlamov keeps working.
Harlamov tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Loco easily slips into full mount!
Harlamov tries to hold on but Loco pushes him away.
Harlamov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Loco tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Harlamov wants to hold on but Loco pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loco tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Loco unloads with some shots from mount but Harlamov bucks and avoids them well.
Harlamov is trying desperately to improve position.
Harlamov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Loco.
Harlamov tries to hold on but Loco pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harlamov is desperately trying to improve his position but Loco has a good base and remains in mount.
Loco avoids the attempt from Harlamov to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Loco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Loco has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 47:48
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 47:48
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... El Loco!
El Loco is the new super heavyweight champion!
El Loco managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Gentlemens Laundry - 10 %, into his post fight interview.
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